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“Home of Oslo’s famous Theatercaféen, the opulent Continental is wonderfully old-fashioned in style and ethos; there’s a lot of repeat business thanks to the smooth service and warm welcome accorded to all.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Oslo.
“History meets modernity at this landmark—it’s a sophisticated stay with stylish guest rooms and posh common areas. The handsome lobby lounge has Munch lithographs on the walls.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Oslo.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Private parking
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Hotel Continental offers a contemporary-classic atmosphere in one of the most unbeatable locations in Oslo. During your stay, you’ll be close to the waterfront, and even closer to Oslo’s most popular attractions, like the National Theater, Karl Johans gate, and the Royal Palace. It’s also just a three-minute walk to the metro station, making it quick and easy to get around the city.
This family-owned hotel has been around since 1900, encompassing 151 rooms in the center of Oslo. While the hotel feels classic and old-timey, the rooms have been kept up-to-date to feature modern amenities. Bathrooms feature white tiling and recess lighting, while guest rooms boast fun lighting, white linens, bold colors, and comfortable furniture.
There are various room options, ranging from single or double rooms to large suites outdoor spaces. Every room includes WiFi, flat-screen TVs, designer toiletries, and minibars. Guests can upgrade to enjoy separate living spaces, soaking tubs, and Nespresso machines. Other suites include dining areas, outdoor terraces, and panoramic city or water views.
Hotel Continental has 12 meeting rooms, making this an excellent option for work or corporate retreats. A breakfast buffet is available, in addition to five other onsite hotel restaurants and bars. Enjoy a cup of coffee at the posh Viennese-style cafe, featuring white tablecloths and a lovely and lush outdoor patio, or grab dinner and a drink at the onsite pub. This luxurious hotel creates an upscale environment for special occasions, anniversaries, or simply a top-notch stay in Oslo.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
25 February 2024
Perfect!
Location is great, room is spacious and nice. Everything was great
Nothing
21 February 2024
Very relaxing after a stay in the north.
Just felt good!
14 February 2024
A great experience
Very stylish, great rooms. The gym was tiny yet functional and being there by myself was great. Breakfast was very good, both buffet options and the complimentary a la carte options. Really enjoyed this hotel. Super easy to get to with the airport train.
7 February 2024
Amazing
Clean and location
The bed mattress
17 January 2024
Will come back again
Clean rooms, very friendly staff, excellent breakfast
8 January 2024
Exceptional
This is one of the best hotels we stayed in. A true 5 star experience in every sense of the way. Friendly staff. Beautiful room. Very good breakfast.
We liked everything about this hotel.
24 December 2023
Staff were excellent. Just delightful people.
Great location. Sophisticated vibe.
21 December 2023
Fabulous and will definitely recommend
Fantastic service, great breakfast and perfect location.
11 December 2023
Lovely hotel, perfect location
The room, service, design and food were all excellent.
The lounge/bar in the lobby was overcrowded with non- residents and noisy throughout my 5 day stay. Would have been nice with a dedicated lounge for hotel guests.
13 November 2023
Fabulous
Thanks
5 November 2023
Exlent
Everything ,
21 October 2023
Great experience overall
Great bed, great breakfast! Nice and friendly staff.
14 October 2023
Exceptional
Rooms were wondering, staff was very helpful.
Morning breakfast was very good with a large variety of sections.
Bar on second floor was very comfortable with a good variety of cocktails.
Great overall experience.
Nothing
29 September 2023
Excellent Landmark hotel and a great place to stay in Oslo with 7-star Hospitality.
Excellent hotel with great staff and my association with this hotel is more than 15 years whenever i come to Oslo from Singapore . Right place and excellent food and great room service . The customers are taken care very well and this is one of the rare hotels which gives 7 star hospitality . Value for the price , and location
Room service menu very limited
22 September 2023
You won’t find anything better in Oslo.
It is centrally located and the breakfast is excellent.
8 September 2023
Very good
Good breakfast . Very kind staff
extremely soft beds, very bad for the elderly and back problems
3 September 2023
Fantastic
Very good breakfast and a perfect location in Oslo
Nothing
31 August 2023
Top service in a fantastic location.
Excellent breakfast, location, and helpful staff. Enjoyed seeing the Oslo elite in the lobby and the bar. We absolutely recommend this hotel for the quality of service. The junior suite was excellent.
We hate the European style bedding of a heavy duvet. This is not specific to this hotel. It’s so hot! We like top sheets and and a thin cotton cover. Also the small shower didn’t have a footrest so it’s very difficult to shave legs or wash feet. However they’re a lovely bathtub.
24 August 2023
Great location with welcoming and helpful staff
Front desk staff are very nice and helpful, nice location , very clean and comfortable , Great breakfast
Nothing
23 August 2023
Beautiful hotel for our first trip to Oslo!
Our family of four had a wonderful stay! The staff were helpful and attentive; extremely professional. The rooms were pretty with plenty of amenities. The bathroom a great size and the beds were super comfy. The buffet was perfection. The location was super central to everything. They even charged our car while in the garage! We will definitely stay again if we ever return to charming Oslo!
The views weren’t so hot nor was the construction outside while we were there.
23 August 2023
Fabulous
Very nice rooms and excellent breakfast
9 August 2023
Great hotel, super clean, very nice staff!
Very friendly staff. Great comfort. Super clean rooms and bathroooms!!
Restaurant was closed for renovation. The bar only offered a few dishes.
9 August 2023
Such a beautiful hotel in every way
Great location. Beautiful rooms and even better staff. Cannot fault this hotel as it was perfect!
Nothing !
8 August 2023
Very good
Central location
Attentive staff
Great breakfast
Gluten free options
Beds were too soft
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Minimarket on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
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Exceptional